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V30 JMF

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,764 mi
Last recorded129,764 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 JMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 129,764 miles

Central Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion offside rear brake backplate.

Fail 9 Oct 2025 129,738 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated and when it works makes very loud noise (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe between hoses along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear hoses along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

side steps very rusty and breaking up

Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 119,655 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,589 miles

Front tyres both 3mm n/s/f worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear buhes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,589 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored as brake pad down to metal (3.5.1i)

Front tyres both 3mm n/s/f worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear buhes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,018 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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V30 JMF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V30 JMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V30 JMF is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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